Population 9,095 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Richmond County
Household size in Richmond County
| Period | Richmond County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Richmond County are small: just 2.38 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.64, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Richmond County
| Period | Richmond County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.5 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.2 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.1 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.1, Richmond County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 43.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Richmond County
| Period | Richmond County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Richmond County than nationally: 9.2%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Richmond County
Renters in Richmond County
| Period | Richmond County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.1% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in Richmond County rent their homes (25.3%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Just over four in ten owners (41.4%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the south. The renter share is up 5.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Richmond County
| Period | Richmond County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.4% of the housing in Richmond County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Richmond County
| Period | Richmond County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Richmond County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Virginia overall, where the median home dates to 1984. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Richmond County
| Period | Richmond County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $712 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $841 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $863 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,038 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$326 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Richmond County runs $1,038 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $326 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 21.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Richmond County
Bachelor's degrees in Richmond County
| Period | Richmond County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Richmond County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 16.4%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.6 points, mirroring the country. Richmond County has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Virginia counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Richmond County
| Period | Richmond County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.3% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.3% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.6% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Richmond County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 5.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only seven of Virginia's 133 counties have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Richmond County
| Period | Richmond County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Richmond County has been strong: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only six have lower unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Richmond County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond County | 2.38 | 44.1 | 9.2% | 25.3% | 16.4% | 1979 | $1,038 | 16.4% | 81.6% | 2.0% |
| Essex County | 2.35 | 47.9 | 7.8% | 28.3% | 21.8% | 1980 | $1,056 | 16.8% | 84.3% | 3.5% |
| Northumberland County | 2.21 | 56.0 | 9.7% | 13.9% | 35.7% | 1987 | $917 | 32.9% | 89.0% | 3.9% |
| Caroline County | 2.66 | 39.7 | 14.9% | 17.7% | 6.9% | 1991 | $1,417 | 21.6% | 89.2% | 4.8% |
| Louisa County | 2.60 | 44.9 | 10.1% | 17.8% | 14.8% | 1995 | $1,329 | 29.6% | 90.0% | 5.7% |
| Fluvanna County | 2.65 | 44.8 | 7.8% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 1994 | $1,517 | 37.5% | 93.6% | 4.2% |
| Charlottesville City | 2.17 | 34.7 | 9.4% | 55.8% | 9.4% | 1971 | $1,595 | 62.5% | 93.4% | 4.0% |
| Albemarle County | 2.40 | 42.2 | 9.7% | 34.1% | 7.7% | 1991 | $1,734 | 61.3% | 94.0% | 3.3% |
| Nelson County | 2.40 | 49.2 | 5.7% | 20.3% | 25.6% | 1984 | $919 | 36.2% | 90.4% | 3.0% |
| Waynesboro City | 2.32 | 38.8 | 13.0% | 40.1% | 8.3% | 1973 | $1,105 | 26.4% | 89.5% | 4.9% |
| Bath County | 2.16 | 52.2 | 9.7% | 28.7% | 43.0% | 1974 | $653 | 16.4% | 84.6% | 1.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Nemaha County, NE · Noble County, OH · Niobrara County, WY · Nicholas County, KY · Newton County, TX · Newton County, IN · Newton County, AR · Nevada County, AR · Ness County, KS · Neosho County, KS
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Richmond County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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